2002 TVR Chimaera 5.0L Petrol · V8 CTH

The 2002 TVR Chimaera presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 8 July 2025 at 47,060 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the last four successive annual tests shows no advisories or failures, indicating the vehicle has been presented in compliant condition each time. This consistency suggests the current keeper has kept the car to a standard that satisfies DVSA inspection requirements. Recorded mileage stands at 47,060 against a 24-year-old vehicle, equating to an average of roughly 1,961 miles per year. The MOT data shows gentle accumulation: 44,975 miles on 23 June 2022, 44,982 on 24 June 2022, 45,871 in June 2023, 46,525 in July 2024, and 47,060 in July 2025. The only anomaly is the 23 June 2022 failure at 44,975 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed by a pass the next day at 44,982 miles, a pattern typical of an administrative or retest procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault. Otherwise the record is sparse and unblemished, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, as TVR chassis and outriggers are prone to rust despite clean MOT sheets. The low annual mileage implies long standing periods, which can degrade suspension bushes, brake calipers, and tyres through age rather than wear. We would physically check brake disc condition, flexible hoses, and exhaust mounts for perishing. Given the absence of recorded advisories across five years, previous owners appear to have addressed consumables before test rather than allowing minor defects to accumulate. The single non-mechanical failure in June 2022 does not reflect on the car's condition. Overall the documentary history supports a low-use, well-presented example, but age-related components must be verified in person.